Trouble-Shooting; Corrective Action - Craftsman 247.888550 El Manual Del Propietario

Problem
Shift lever not locking 1. Shift rod out of adjustment
into the sixth speed
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed
3. Ignition key not in switch or engine
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
5. Blocked fuel line
6. Faulty spark plug
Engine runs erratic. 1. Unit running on choke
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment
Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged
1. Engine oil level low.
Engine overheats
2. Carburetor not adjusted properly
Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or auger damaged
Hard to shift speed, or 1. Shift rod not adjusted
will not shift
2. Hex shaft not lubricated
Unit fails to propel 1. Incorrect adjustment of drive clutch
itself
2. Drive belt loose or damaged
Unit fails to discharge 1. Auger shear bolt broken
snow
2. Discharge chute clogged
3. Foreign object lodged in auger.
4. Auger drive clutch cable not adjusted.
5. Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
Track does not turn 1. Track control cable not inserted.
2. Lower cable bracket not fully positioned against
gear box.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Possible Cause
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above,
please contact your nearest SEARS service center.
1. Remove washer and pin. Turn ferrule
clockwise one turn and reinstall.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Open valve.
3. Insert key.
4. Connect spark plug wire.
5. Clean fuel line.
6. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
1. Turn choke to off position.
2. Clean fuel line, fill tank with fresh fuel.
3. Drain carburetor following instructions on
page 24. Refill with fresh fuel.
4. Contact Sears service center.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from cap. Make sure
that the vent hole is clear.
1. Fill crankcase with proper engine oil.
2. Contact Sears service center.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Check for the source of vibration. Make all
necessary repairs. If vibration persists,
contact Sears service center.
1. Readjust shift rod.
2. Lubricate sprocket shaft.
1. Adjust drive clutch.
2. Replace drive belt.
1. Replace shear bolt.
2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and
clean discharge chute and inside of auger
housing.
3. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and
remove object from auger.
4. Adjust properly.
5. Replace belt.
1. Insert the cable completely into the trigger
assembly.
2. Loosen two self-tapping screws on each slot
of bracket. Retighten making sure that the
bolt is completely at the bottom of the slot.
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Corrective Action